October 2002


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October Feature Stories
Technically Speaking
System Integrator Forum
Complementary Partner Spotlight
Training Corner
Events


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October Feature Stories

Announcements from CIRCONFERENCE
 
SCC-300-GPC
 
A general purpose controller that can be used in many HVAC applications.  Typical uses for its four independent control loops include: unit heater or baseboard heater control, exhaust fan control, lighting control, Variable Volume and Temperature zone control, space static or duct pressure control, and more.
 
Visual Integrator 3 Version 3.1 with Network Editor
 
Version 3.1 provides feature enhancements and resolves issues with previous version. Version 3.1 contains a major new feature called Network Editor that allows you to create networks, install devices and make connections between devices. It also supplies resolution to most of the known problems with the previous version.
 
Take advantage of special introductory prices, 10% off list price, from now until the end of the year!
 
Five SCC-300 Products LonMark Certified
 
Certified products include the SCC-300 with specific applications for air handling units (SCC-300-AHC), rooftop AC units (SCC-300-RTC), fan coil units (SCC-300-FCC), heat pump units (SCC-300-HPC), and unit ventilators (SCC-300-UVC).  The SCC-300s comply with LonMark interoperability guidelines and are designed for use in open, multi-vendor, interoperable LonWorks® networks.
 
New features added to the SCC products include dehumidification control, demand control ventilation, independent side loop control and multiple trend logs.
 
Circon Headquarters Closed Monday October 14
 
Circon's office will be closed on Monday October 14th for the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday.  Technical support and customer service will still be available during regular business hours. 
 
Technically Speaking

What's New on Circon's Support Site
 
- 300 Series Device Support Version 1.20
- Visual Integrator 3 for LNS Version 3.1
- Plexus announces support of the FieldServer Technology products in third party control network integration
 
System Integrator Forum

New LonWorks Integrators
 
Please welcome Circon's newest LonWorks Integrators:
Stewart-Boyer
 
CIRCONFERENCE Testimonials
 
Just a quick note to let you know you and your people did a fantastic job with the partner conference.  I know it is a challenge to find the right mix of business and pleasure and you certainly hit the mark.  Thanks for all the info, support, fun, food and access to the venders. It was well worth the trip and we expect more success this year.
Jim Gregory, Cooks Heating & Cooling
 
By the way, I was impressed with the conference.  It was very well presented.  I came away inspired to do more jobs with the product.
Charlie Brown, Diversified Automation
 
I just wanted to say congratulations on a great conference and thanks for letting me be a part of it. It was an extremely productive meeting for me and for Engenuity.
Tracy Markie, Engenuity
 
Achievement Excellence Awards
 
Congratulations to all integrators and vendors that were presented with an Achievement Excellence Award at Circon's partner conference.  A complete list of recipients is available on Circon's website, www.circon.com/circonference/awards.htm
 
Complementary Partner Spotlight

Complementary Partner Exhibition

We'd like to thank each of the companies that supported Circon's annual partner conference by attending, sponsoring, and participating in the exposition.

- BAPI (reception & shirt sponsor)
- Belimo (lunch sponsor)
- Continental Control Systems
- Control By Light (break sponsor)
- Echelon (reception & breakfast sponsor)
- Fieldserver Technologies
- Veris (lunch sponsor)
- Windy City Wire (break sponsor)
 
New Products
 
Building Automation Products Inc (BAPI) announced the release of a new LonWorks temperature and humidity sensor.
 
Veris Industries announced the release of new economical CO2 sensors.
 
New Partner
 
AutoTran Incorporated is the newest partner to join Circon's complementary partner program.  AutoTran Incorporated is a ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of quality pressure transducer products.
 
Training Corner

Circon's training program has expanded to include new training sites across North America.  Courses are scheduled through to the end of the year in the following cities:
 
- Vancouver, BC
- San Diego, CA 
- Philadelphia, PA
Salt Lake City, UT
- Dallas, TX

Course outlines, upcoming schedules, and registration information.

Events

LonWorld 
October 31 - November 1, 2002
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Visit Circon, Control By Light and Plexus in an interoperable exhibit at booth 316.
 
AHR Expo
January 27 - 29, 2003
Chicago, Illinois
Visit Circon at booth 3443.